Statements (143)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:short_story gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1974
gptkb:2007 gptkb:2018 |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet gptkb:animated_film gptkb:theatrical_performances gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:theater gptkb:animated_film gptkb:Animation gptkb:play gptkb:film various playwrights |
| gptkbp:audience |
gptkb:children
adults |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
|
| gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:print digital |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:short_story
|
| gptkbp:character_development |
The Prince's realization of suffering
The Swallow's transformation The Prince learns empathy The Swallow learns the value of sacrifice |
| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:The_Happy_Prince
gptkb:The_Mayor The Swallow The Poor Woman The Town Councillors |
| gptkbp:conflict |
wealth vs poverty
beauty vs suffering Prince's desire to help the poor Swallow's love for the Prince |
| gptkbp:contains |
moral lessons
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
well-received
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
widely studied
influenced children's literature taught in schools inspired adaptations translated into multiple languages inspired merchandise inspired other works used in educational settings included in anthologies influenced writers inspired educational programs adapted into various media performed in theaters influenced artists adapted in various media inspired illustrations quoted in literature performed in theatres |
| gptkbp:ended |
The Prince and Swallow are reunited in death
|
| gptkbp:explores |
themes of friendship
themes of love themes of loss themes of beauty |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:bird
gptkb:statues gptkb:gold_leaf gptkb:jewelry precious stones a bird a statue |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
1883
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:drama
gptkb:fairy_tales |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Happy Prince
|
| gptkbp:illustrated_by |
gptkb:Walter_Crane
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Victorian_literature
Victorian society |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:children's_literature
gptkb:moral_philosophy modern fairy tales social commentary in literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Victorian society
Wilde's experiences in London |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:fairy_tales
|
| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
yes
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:personification
symbolism imagery irony |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:The_Happy_Prince
The Swallow |
| gptkbp:message |
importance of kindness
critique of materialism love transcends death value of selflessness beauty is transient true happiness comes from giving |
| gptkbp:mood |
gptkb:melancholic
hopeful |
| gptkbp:moral |
true happiness comes from giving
|
| gptkbp:narrative |
third-person omniscient
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
allegorical
|
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkb:West_End gptkb:Broadway |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they can only be felt with the heart.”
“ For there is no joy in life but to give.” |
| gptkbp:original_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:performance |
performed worldwide
|
| gptkbp:performance_style |
gptkb:melodrama
|
| gptkbp:plot |
The Prince helps the needy through the Swallow
The Swallow delays migration to assist the Prince |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:David_Nutt
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| gptkbp:published_in |
1888
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:The_Nightingale_and_the_Rose
gptkb:The_Selfish_Giant |
| gptkbp:resolution |
the prince's statue being dismantled
the swallow's death Prince's statue is dismantled Swallow dies at the Prince's feet |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:City
a city |
| gptkbp:setting_time |
gptkb:19th_century
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:the_statue
the swallow wealth and poverty the statue represents the wealthy the swallow represents selflessness The Swallow represents selflessness The statue represents beauty and wealth |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
gptkb:children
adults |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:sacrifice
compassion social injustice |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:sacrifice
compassion social injustice |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Audrey_Hepburn
gptkb:Vanessa_Redgrave |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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